What Could a Republican Governor Get Done in Deep-Blue California? Experts say he would likely face a recall, but could still wield power through appointments, vetoes and regulatory boards. Capital & Main · Apr 17
Southwest pilot crawls through window to open locked cockpit The unusual scene played out in San Diego on Wednesday as the crew readied a Southwest flight to Sacramento The Independent UK · May 29, 2023
Southwest pilot crawls through window to open locked cockpit The unusual scene played out in San Diego on Wednesday as the crew readied a Southwest flight to Sacramento The Independent UK · May 27, 2023
Could California decide control of Congress? A Democratic super PAC plans to spend $35 million in the state LOS ANGELES – Democrats consider California pivotal to the party's efforts to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024, with a super PAC tied to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pledging Tuesday to spend $35 million on competitive congressional races in the state. Los Angeles Times · Apr 11, 2023
California’s down-ballot races most contentious and costly in midterm election More than $1 billion so far has been poured into California races — but with less than three weeks to go before voting ends, candidates for governor and U.S. Senate haven’t aired a single general-election ad that touts their campaigns. Los Angeles Times · Oct 23, 2022
California’s no party preference voters were no-shows in June 7 primary, report says WASHINGTON — Only 18% of the 6.4 million Californians who are registered Independent, third-party or without a preference voted in the June 7 primary, according to Political Data, which tracks voter trends. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 12, 2022
Will California’s Central Valley have a ‘red wave’ in November election? What analysts say Republican congressional candidates did better than expected last month in California’s Central Valley, the purple, 450-mile stretch down the middle of a deep blue state. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 9, 2022
The June primary for California attorney general is a fight for second place LOS ANGELES — For the candidates running to unseat California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the fight for political survival is now. Los Angeles Times · May 29, 2022
Gavin Newsom survived a California recall. Is he a lock to win another term? SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The last time Gavin Newsom’s name was on the ballot in California, he faced dozens of opponents in a chaotic recall election that drew national attention and was sparked by opposition to his handling of the pandemic. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022
Newsom seizes on the fight over abortion as a key part of his reelection campaign SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two days after kicking off his reelection campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom replaced his opening upbeat message about California with a dire warning that his highest-profile Republican opponent "stands with Donald Trump" and "wants to roll back abortion rights." Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022